{"product_id":"wwi-french-anti-german-satirical-figural-pipe-kaiser-wilhelm-ii-caricature-as-a-pig-with-pickelhaube-unsmoked-horn-stem","title":"WWI French Anti-German Satirical Figural Pipe – Kaiser Wilhelm II Caricature as a Pig with Pickelhaube, Unsmoked Horn Stem","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eAn extraordinary and rare piece of World War I historical ephemera. Crafted in France during the Great War, this unsmoked figural estate pipe is a striking piece of political satire, masterfully carving Kaiser Wilhelm II in the caricature of a pig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eThe artisan beautifully captures the German Emperor’s unmistakable features—most notably his signature mustache—juxtaposed against the crude, aggressive symbolism of a pig, complete with striking red glass eyes. The pipe is crowned with a detailed Prussian \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"257\"\u003ePickelhaube\u003c\/i\u003e (spiked helmet) featuring a gilded imperial eagle, and finished with a gorgeous, pristine horn stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eThe deep-seated enmity between France and Germany culminated fiercely during WWI, rooted in France’s humiliating defeat in the Franco-Prussian War and the loss of Alsace-Lorraine. Under Wilhelm II’s aggressive policies, the Kaiser became the ultimate symbol of German brutality in French popular culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eFrench media, postcards, and satirical objects frequently mocked the Emperor. This rare pipe is a tactile piece of that propaganda history, using the imagery of a pig to symbolize greed and aggression, making it a stellar addition for collectors of military history, political satire, or rare figural pipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eDetailed Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Exceptional vintage condition, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"42\"\u003eunsmoked\u003c\/b\u003e (New Old Stock \/ Estate). Please review the high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Finely carved briar wood, brass\/gilded metal accents, red glass insert eyes, and a natural horn stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e 12 cm (4.72\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.5 cm (1.77\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eChamber Tobacco Chamber Diameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 2 cm (0.78\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 43 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This listing is for the pipe only. The stones used in the photographs are for display and scale purposes and are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"SWEETEST BRIAR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48783227617499,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/7178\/8507\/files\/IMG_20260518_090535.jpg?v=1779092229","url":"https:\/\/sweetestbriar.com\/products\/wwi-french-anti-german-satirical-figural-pipe-kaiser-wilhelm-ii-caricature-as-a-pig-with-pickelhaube-unsmoked-horn-stem","provider":"SWEETEST BRIAR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}